Non-Union Lead Building Engineer

ABM Industries•El Segundo, CA

About The Position

The Lead Building Engineer performs routine maintenance assignments and assists Facilities Management personnel in repairing and maintaining the facility’s physical structures, equipment, fixtures, and grounds. The role includes general maintenance and basic carpentry, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical work. The engineer works from a work-order system using wireless tablets and/or verbal instructions, prioritizes requests, inspects spaces and systems, reports deficiencies, and helps maintain safe, reliable, energy-efficient operations. The position requires collaboration with supervisors, facility personnel, and other trades, including assistance during emergencies or periods of increased workload. The engineer responds to facility emergency codes, attends required facility-sponsored training, maintains a safe and orderly work area, and may accompany authorities or insurers inspecting buildings or mechanical systems. Duties may change at any time. The stated pay is $48 per hour; individual offers may vary based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and market data.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of commercial, industrial, or healthcare maintenance experience.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with facility personnel.
Ability to perform computer data-entry input.
Some knowledge and skill in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, mechanical, and general maintenance.

Responsibilities

Perform carpentry duties, including installing shelving and repairing windows, screens, blinds, and suspended ceilings.
Perform electrical duties, including working on switches, resetting breakers, changing bulbs and ballasts, and completing other assigned electrical work.
Perform HVAC duties, including checking thermostats and responding to hot and cold calls.
Complete light plumbing repairs, such as changing washers, valves, and shutoffs.
Provide general maintenance services for facility personnel, including assembling furniture and accessories and moving items.
Use power tools and other equipment for generalized maintenance work.
Assist other trades during emergencies or overload situations, including snow removal and groundskeeping.
Collaborate with the supervisor and Facilities Management personnel to identify the expertise of crafts needed to complete assignments.
Report defective materials, faulty equipment operation, and unusual matters to the supervisor and appropriate personnel.
Inspect spaces and electrical and mechanical equipment, controls, and systems; file deficiency reports and work-order requests to address problems and support safe, reliable, energy-efficient operation.
Work from the work-order system on wireless tablets and/or verbal instructions.
Prioritize work requests according to department procedures and notify the supervisor about problems or project delays.
Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly condition and follow prescribed safety regulations.
Report OSHA regulation violations to the supervisor and exercise and promote safe working practices, including use of required safety apparel.
Respond to all facility emergency codes.
Attend facility-sponsored training, including training in Blood Borne Pathogens, Fire Safety, and Right-To-Know, as required.
Drive personal or facility-owned vehicles for business purposes if required; drivers are subject to initial and periodic driving-record reviews.
Handle multiple priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
Work alone effectively and manage anger, fear, hostility, and stress appropriately.
Treat patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees with respect and courtesy.
Promote effective working relationships and contribute as part of a department or unit team, both within and across departments.
Accompany insurance representatives or federal, state, or local authorities inspecting buildings or mechanical systems when required.